Skip to Content

Stories: AIARE Avalanche Courses

Mountain adventures create the best stories, and we want to share some of ours with you. Dive into Alpenglow Stories to stay up to date on expeditions in the field, read blogs, and get tips and tricks from guides.

private backcountry ski guiding in lake tahoe with professional mountain guides

LABOR DAY SALE: 20% OFF WINTER COURSES

No frills, just deals. Between August 26 and September 2, 2024, use the code LABORDAY20 to save on: AIARE 1 (this includes AIARE 1 Hybrid, 3-Day AIARE, and Women’s AIARE 1) AIARE Rescue Lift-Accessed AIARE Rescue BC 1.0 (North and South Lake) Palisades Backcountry Tours
Read the story
A skier practicing a beacon locating drill during avalanche rescue training with Alpenglow Expeditions.

Experts stress importance of preparation in case of an avalanche

“Avalanches are a reality, so carrying avalanche safety equipment and educating yourself on how to use that equipment is a really good idea,” said Talbott.
Read the story
aiare course in lake tahoe taught by professional mountain guides

How To Start Backcountry Touring In Lake Tahoe

Read the story
private backcountry ski guiding in lake tahoe with professional mountain guides

What You Need To Start Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding

A Beginner’s Guide to Backcountry Touring in Lake Tahoe with professional mountain guides.
Read the story

Labor Day Winter Sale

Read the story

State of the Snowpack – 01/25/2023

After heavy snows followed by scouring East winds, check out our state of the snowpack from Alpenglow Ski Guide Peter Terwilliger. Right now, the snowpack is ranging from 1 to…
Read the story

What Does A Pro Guide Carry Into the Backcountry?

Alpenglow Expeditions Ski Guide Peter Terwilliger answer the question: What’s In My Ski Pack? With so much outdoor gear on the scene, it can be hard to know what you need…
Read the story

What to Carry in Your Ski Repair Kit

Alpenglow Expeditions Ski Guide Peter Terwilliger shares what he carries in his backcountry repair kit.  A repair kit is an often overlooked piece of equipment that we should always carry…
Read the story
aiare course in lake tahoe taught by professional mountain guides

Educating Local Youth Through Alpenglow’s Teen AIARE 1

Is your teen interested in getting into the backcountry? As a parent, it can be worrisome to think about sending your child out beyond the boundaries of the resort. As…
Read the story

Ski, Ride, and Get Educated with Alpenglow Expeditions

Alpenglow Expeditions strives to facilitate unique, exhilarating, educational, and responsible ski experiences for locals and visitors alike in the Lake Tahoe area. As such, we offer a diverse variety of…
Read the story